Jan Visser

Jan Visser Jan Visser died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Friday, December 2nd. Jan Visser was retired Emeritus Professor at Los Angeles Ci ty College. He was past President of Long Beach Opera and active community member. Born in Holland and survivor of World War II concentration camp. He held Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Baylor University, Texas and studied Divinity at Fuller University before obtaining his Master of Arts degree from UCLA. He taught briefly in Los Angeles school system before his appointment as Professor of History at Los Angeles City College where he taught for many years before retirement. He was a kind and trust ing person who encouraged and helped many of his students to pursue their university studies. Some are now professors also. Memorial services are Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm in Main sanctuary, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3rd and Atlantic, Long Beach. A reception to celebrate his life will follow at Queen's View Condos, 1140 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach in the community recreation room on the beach. His nephew, Pastor Noeme Visser from the Netherlands will conduct the services with Pastor Rob Langworthy of Co venant Presbyterian Church. A musical tribute is planned for the memorial service. Burial is private for the family. Jan is survived by a sister, Anne Cornelia Visser and a brother, Willem Jan Visser, both of the Netherlands and many nephews and nieces.